Spurs need to throw the cat firmly amongst the pigeons and get involved in the Alexis Sanchez deal now that Manchester City now seem no longer interested.

And Wenger believes the recent huge hike in transfer fees increases the likelihood of players running down their contracts.

The transfers that never were. Certainly not. But there's always a way to find a different balance. In that position, Sanchez is able to roam in between channels and create in the final third.

Sanchez has been desperate to move to the Etihad as part of the City project under his old Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola.

"I think this could have a similar impact".

But when asked if he had encouraged Chelsea to compete with the Manchester clubs, he added: "No, no. This is just my opinion, because in the past City showed if they want to take a player, they go and buy this player".

In such a scenario, Sanchez could start behind Lukaku if he does to move United.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments. City faces Liverpool on Sunday, while United battles Stoke City on Monday.

The Telegraph and the Mirror have both claimed that Man City are prepared to walk away from the deal in January, even if that means losing him to their local rivals. It's not that I don't want to inform you. Arsenal's fluid and intricate style of play would give Malcom the best chance of adapting to a new league, and would likely be given a sense of tactical freedom he is unlikely to find at other top Premier League clubs. You can't rule out the possibility of Sanchez moving to United - or anyone else for that matter - until he is either officially announced as a City or still at Arsenal when the window closes.

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Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville said Sanchez would be an "absolutely unbelievable signing" for the Old Trafford club.

"It would be a coup, particularly for United fans, to have a player like Sanchez come to them over City. It would be a strong statement". Malcom also possesses electric pace which would help him to quickly settle to the frantic nature of the Premier League.